The bill would exempt minors operating temporary food businesses on private property from permit requirements, provided they sell only lemonade or other non-alcoholic drinks that do not require refrigeration and earn less than $5,000 a year.

The measure, introduced by Republican representative Cam Cavitt, was passed unanimously and now moves to the state Senate.

Cavitt said the proposal followed complaints from children whose local health department had required them to pay repeated fees to operate a lemonade stand.

He said regulations vary across Michigan, with some local authorities requiring permits for the small businesses.

“If passed, this is a practical change that will make it easier for our kids to gain real business experience and develop civic responsibility,” Cavitt said.